American Pilsners /
Pilsener
Light in body and color, American lagers are very clean and crisp
and aggressively carbonated. Flavor components should be subtle and
complex, with no one ingredient dominating the others. Malt
sweetness is light to mild. Corn, rice, or other grain or sugar
adjuncts are often used. Hop bitterness, flavor and aroma are
negligible to very light. Light fruity esters are acceptable. Chill
haze and diacetyl should be absent.
OG: 1.040-1.046
FG: 1.006-1.010
Alcohol by Weight: 3.2-4.0%
IBU: 5-14
Color SRM: 2-4